I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts. We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield. We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord. I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it. Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...
Hope is a wonderful thing....One little nibble will keep a man fishing all day.
Have you noticed that when we know there is hope no matter what our situation is that we can go just a little bit farther? That we can keep on just tossing that pole out in the water hoping for another bite?
I've noticed with family and friends and for myself that when there seems to be just a little ray of hope with the situation at hand that we tend to push harder, pray harder, and love harder.
The mama that is in need of clothing for her children finds out there is a church clothing ministry right around the block and her prayers has been answered with Hope and Love. Her 4 children are given enough clothes, shoes, underclothing and more to start school.
The man that has lost his job and searching for something, anything, to feed his children: Prays and Hopes and through the love of another finds a job within 20 miles of his home. Not much money but enough to keep his bills paid and food on the table. And he praises God! And he Hopes that God will open more doors.
The teenager that has secretly decided to have an abortion: She feels HOPELESS. She feels NO ONE LOVES her. She feels she can't even Pray! She rides by a small building in her community called First Coast Women's Services. An Alternative to abortion. She pulls in the parking lot...debating on whether to go in. She HOPES! She goes in building and when she leaves she has HOPE! HOPE that God will carry through this time of her life. She keeps her baby. She found her HOPE through Christ and loves being a Mommy.
The older lady that found out she has breast cancer but feels there is no hope for her because of her age. She prays and seeks God for answers to her treatment. She places her hope in God and God alone. She chooses the route she will take and places her trust totally in God for the ride of her journey. She is 90 years old now! Her Hope was in Christ and He has carried her through.
Oh when we have Hope...just a ray of hope...no matter what our circumstances are....we can keep on fishing!
Have you noticed that when we know there is hope no matter what our situation is that we can go just a little bit farther? That we can keep on just tossing that pole out in the water hoping for another bite?
I've noticed with family and friends and for myself that when there seems to be just a little ray of hope with the situation at hand that we tend to push harder, pray harder, and love harder.
The mama that is in need of clothing for her children finds out there is a church clothing ministry right around the block and her prayers has been answered with Hope and Love. Her 4 children are given enough clothes, shoes, underclothing and more to start school.
The man that has lost his job and searching for something, anything, to feed his children: Prays and Hopes and through the love of another finds a job within 20 miles of his home. Not much money but enough to keep his bills paid and food on the table. And he praises God! And he Hopes that God will open more doors.
The teenager that has secretly decided to have an abortion: She feels HOPELESS. She feels NO ONE LOVES her. She feels she can't even Pray! She rides by a small building in her community called First Coast Women's Services. An Alternative to abortion. She pulls in the parking lot...debating on whether to go in. She HOPES! She goes in building and when she leaves she has HOPE! HOPE that God will carry through this time of her life. She keeps her baby. She found her HOPE through Christ and loves being a Mommy.
The older lady that found out she has breast cancer but feels there is no hope for her because of her age. She prays and seeks God for answers to her treatment. She places her hope in God and God alone. She chooses the route she will take and places her trust totally in God for the ride of her journey. She is 90 years old now! Her Hope was in Christ and He has carried her through.
Oh when we have Hope...just a ray of hope...no matter what our circumstances are....we can keep on fishing!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Love, love, love this, my precious friend!!! Wonder why? If you've read Jeremiah 29:11 today, you'll see that I feel God is speaking to me about HOPE this week....obviously!!! ;-) Love you bunches!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, you knocked my socks off today with this one! TOUCHED!
ReplyDeleteSelena Guest
Love this, Mrs. Cindy!
ReplyDeleteUplifting and touching post today on Hope Cindy.
ReplyDeleteConnie Royals
A what a beautiful post, Cindy. That is a virue I never run out of. As long as there is life, there is hope...Christine
ReplyDeletefabulous post, cindy:) love this one!
ReplyDeleteHope...what a great lesson today. Without hope I would be lost. My hope in what the Lord can do in my life keeps me going. Thanks for sharing "hope" with us.
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! Great post about hope! I always think in songs - my hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness! :)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Great analogy of fishing with hope! Paints a nice picture! I like your teachings!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
I agree that hope and love can carry us a long way. Your post is beautiful...thank you!
ReplyDeleteI know this isn't a recent post, but it's just what I needed today! Thanks friend!
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